If voluntary compliance with the licensing standards cannot be achieved, the Unit recommends regulatory actions when necessary. In addition, the Unit provides technical assistance to its licensees, answers inquiries from consumers and investigates complaints involving possible violations of the state requirements for operating tattoo and body piercing studios.
We require any business engaged in tattooing for example, the practice of producing an indelible mark or figure on the human body by scarring or inserting pigments under the skin using needles, scalpels or other related equipment or body piercing for example, the practice of creating an opening in a person's body, other than the earlobe, to insert jewelry or another decoration to be licensed with the Texas Department of State Health Services DSHS.
In addition, we require temporary locations at which tattooing or body piercing is performed for not more than seven days in conjunction with a single event or celebration to be licensed with the Department. To learn more on how to become licensed, visit the licensing requirements webpage.
To cancel your license, it is suggested that you submit a request in writing in person, by email, mail or fax. The letter must be from applicant and include the permit number and reason for cancellation.
License fees are non-refundable. An artist may be subject to inspection either during a studio inspection or as a result of a scheduled inspection. In the latter case, a City code compliance officer will make contact with you to schedule an inspection date at your place of business.
Licensed artists are required to have the City-issued artist license and valid state-issued photographic identification in their possession and available for inspection by studio owners, clients and city officials at all times when performing tattooing or body art.
A licensed artist can only perform tattooing or the application of body art at a studio that has obtained a current, valid studio registration from the City of El Paso. When performing tattooing or the application of body art, an artist can only use supplies, whether provided by the registered studio or the licensed artist, that conform to the health and safety standards required by applicable state and federal law.
The permit official and code enforcement officials are authorized to administer and enforce the provisions and to issue citations to any person violating the provisions of the Chapter 5. Suspension or revocation. An authorized official of the City of El Paso may issue a written notice of intent to suspend for not more than sixty days or a written notice of intent to revoke an original or renewal license subject to Chapter 5.
You can find your Texas tattoo license application on the State Health Services website. An event license is good for a maximum of seven days. Most of the license application is standard: your name or that of your company, address, hours of operation and website address. You must also submit a written document from your local government that confirms the zoning code allows a studio at your location. If you offer body piercing as well as tattooing, you have to submit a separate application and pay a second fee.
Your license is good for two years and is renewable. The renewal fee is the same as the initial payment. Under Texas tattoo laws, the state can reject your tattoo license application on several grounds:. All tattoo artists or body piercers have to register with the state.
Along with the registration application, they have to submit proof of a state-approved training course that includes at least six hours related to bloodborne pathogens, infection control and aseptic tattoo and piercing techniques. Fraser Sherman has written about every aspect of business: how to start one, how to keep one in the black, the best business structure, the details of financial statements.
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